Honkai Star Rail Version 2.6 Release Date and Update Countdown for Every Region

The highly anticipated Honkai Star Rail version 2.6 update is just around the corner, with HoYoverse confirming the global launch date for October 23, 2024. This update promises an exciting array of content, including Rappa’s banner, complimentary Light Cones, and a host of new playable features, all unveiled during the recent livestream. With so much excitement on the horizon, players have ample reason to keep an eye on the next patch.

This article serves as a countdown to the Honkai Star Rail 2.6 update, detailing the release times for key regions worldwide.

Release Date and Countdown for Honkai Star Rail 2.6

Mark your calendars for October 23, 2024, as a significant update for Honkai Star Rail will debut globally. The version 2.6 patch will introduce fresh banners, engaging events, and additional content. Players can expect the update to go live around 11 am (UTC+8), following a maintenance period lasting five hours. The launch time will coincide across all servers, which means players may experience different launch times based on their location.

To assist players, a countdown timer is provided below, highlighting the time remaining until the release of the HSR 2.6 update for various regions. Please note that this timer does not account for potential delays or premature launches.

This countdown will help track the arrival of the patch and Rappa’s banner in Honkai Star Rail, as she will be prominently featured during the initial phase. Below is a list showing the update’s launch time across major regions. Due to the variations in time zones, North America will observe the global launch of version 2.6 on October 22, 2024.

North America

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): October 22, 2024, at 8 PM
• Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): October 22, 2024, at 9 PM
• Central Daylight Time (CDT): October 22, 2024, at 10 PM
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): October 22, 2024, at 11 PM

Europe

• Western European Summer Time (WEST): October 23, 2024, at 4 AM
• Central European Summer Time (CEST): October 23, 2024, at 5 AM
• Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): October 23, 2024, at 6 AM

Asia

• India Standard Time (IST): October 23, 2024, at 8:30 AM
• China Standard Time (CST): October 23, 2024, at 11 AM
• Philippine Standard Time (PST): October 23, 2024, at 11 AM
• Japanese Standard Time (JST): October 23, 2024, at 12 PM
• Korea Standard Time (KST): October 23, 2024, at 12 PM

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